prima donna
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Italian prima donna (first lady), from Latin prima, feminine of primus (first), + domina (lady).
[edit] Noun
prima donna (plural prima donnas or primae donnae)
- (opera) The principal female singer or the leading lady.
- A person who considers himself or herself much more important than others, has high expectations of others and becomes angry when his or her standards or demands are not met.
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opera singer
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person who considers themself important
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[edit] Italian
[edit] Noun
prima donna f. (plural prime donne)
